In this second-to-last episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Employer’s Perspective season, the Amigos discuss what practice owners need to know about restrictive covenants. Rob and Paul discuss why a robust restrictive covenant is critically important to protect the value of the goodwill of the practice. Then they explain what it means for…
In this eighth installment of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Employer’s Perspective season, the Amigos discuss something that many practice owners often wonder– what should they do when their associate decides to leave the practice? Rob and Paul explain how planning proactively to efficiently find a replacement associate can make for a smooth transition….
In this 100th episode of The Dental Amigos podcast, Rob and Paul discuss how practice owners can cultivate their associates’ skills in order to grow the practice and improve patient care. They talk about the fundamental clinical procedures that every associate should be able to do unsupervised, how practice owners can teach their associates these…
Looking to hire an associate? Check out the Dental Amigos latest episode where they discuss how practice owners can find the best associate to fit the needs of their practice. Paul has been a dental practice owner for many years, so you won’t want to miss the great strategies he shares, including the importance of…
The Dental Amigos are back with a fifth episode of their Dental Associate Agreements from an Employer’s Perspective season, where they discuss the all-important topic in any employment relationship- compensation. Rob and Paul focus on helping practice owners realize that they should create an agreement that is clear and understood by both the employer and…
In this fourth episode of The Dental Amigos, Rob and Paul discuss the importance of classifying an associate correctly, whether as an independent contractor (“1099”) or an employee (“W-2”). Rob explains it is not up to a practice owner to simply decide whether an associate will be considered an independent contractor or not. Instead, there…
In this third episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Employer’s Perspective season, Rob and Paul discuss the skills and experience that practice owners should look for when hiring an associate. Paul, who has hired ten associates since he became a practice owner, leads the discussion on how an employer will know if an…
In this second episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an employer’s perspective season, the Amigos dive into one of the most controversial topics in associate agreements as of late- term and termination. In the recent years, the playing field has changed dramatically, and the Amigos talk about the impact these changes have had on…
The Dental Amigos are back for a second season in their new format and are flipping the script by exploring Dental Associate Agreements from an employer’s perspective. In this first episode of the new season, the Amigos discuss when an employer should hire an associate and, more importantly, why they should hire an associate. Rob…
In this tenth episode of the Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos polled new and seasoned dentists to identify (and then answer) important “new dentist questions” to help prepare recent grads who are interviewing or starting their first jobs. Tune in and find out what questions new dentists have about…